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The Global Family Think Tank, helping with Succession Planning and Legacy
The Global Family Think Tank, helping with Succession Planning and Legacy

THE GLOBAL FAMILY BUSINESS
THINK TANK

Family Business United brings the global family business community together on a regular basis to share their thoughts in our ‘Family Business Think Tank’ which gauges the global opinion on family business matters.

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The thoughts of our Global panel members generates thought leadership pieces on broad topics of interest to the sector on how things are evolving and may have an impact on family businesses and their decision-making over the next few years. 

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The individuals included in the ‘Think Tank’ panel are all leading academics, advisers, consultants and practitioners in the family business sector together with a number of leading family business CEO’s who collectively share their thoughts and help us determine the state of play of the family business sector globally. 

If you would like to take part in the next Global Family Business Think Tank, simply share your thoughts using the form below.  

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Check out the latest Global Think Tank Reports and the thought leadership pieces created as a result of the insights of our panel below:

Family Business Digital
Family Business United Membership
Great British Conference
Family Business United Launches Second Global Think Tank Findings

Family Business United Launches Second Global Think Tank Findings

Here at Family Business United we are delighted to announce the launch of our second Global Family Business Think Tank Report which...

Think Tank - Editor's Pick

Read the 2024 Global Family Business Think Tank Report by clicking on any of the images below (pdf)

Submit Your Answers For The Autumn 2024 Global Family Business Think Tank Report

Q1 - Is the three circle family business model still relevant today?
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Q2 - Can family conflicts significantly hinder the growth of a family business?
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Q3 - Do family businesses struggle to separate family and business matters?
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Q4 - Are family businesses more likely to prioritise long-term stability over short-term profits?
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Q5 - Is it necessary for family businesses to separate family and business finances?
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Q6 - Should family businesses implement professional development programmes for next-generation leaders?
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Q7 - Can the involvement of multiple generations in a family business create more innovation?
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Q8 - Is maintaining a balance between family and business priorities a major challenge for family business leaders?
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Q9 - Can emotional ties in a family business lead to biased decision-making?
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Q10 - Is building trust within the family critical to the success of a family business?
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Q11 - Is trust among stakeholders a significant factor in the long-term success of a family business?
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Q12 - Do family businesses spend enough time on long term strategic planning?
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Q13 - Have we adequately defined what it means to be an effective owner of a family business?
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Q14 - Is it important for owners to align on how deeply they should engage with the family business?
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